Tornadoes in Henry County
The Storm Prediction Center records 24 tornadoes whose paths touched Henry County, Indiana between 1957 and 2019. They killed 1 person and injured 50. The busiest month is June, with 7 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 3 April 1974. The most recent was on 27 May 2019.
- 24tornadoes
- 1death
- 50injuries
- 612per 10,000 sq mi of land
A tornado that crossed several counties counts in each one, so county counts add up to more than the state's.
How strong were the tornadoes in Henry County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 8 | 33% |
| F1 / EF1 | 4 | 17% |
| F2 / EF2 | 7 | 29% |
| F3 / EF3 | 2 | 8% |
| F4 / EF4 | 3 | 13% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Henry County tornadoes over time
The 2010s only run to 2019, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
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| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 3 |
| 1960s | 4 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 1 |
| 1990s | 4 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 2 |
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| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 2 |
| Apr | 6 |
| May | 4 |
| Jun | 7 |
| Jul | 2 |
| Aug | 0 |
| Sep | 2 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 1 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Henry County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Blountsville, Indiana tornado3 April 1974, F4, 1 death, 12 injuries, 18 miles long
- Longest path: Indianapolis city, Indiana tornado14 May 1972, F4, 20 injuries, 30 miles long
- Most recent: Indiana tornado27 May 2019, EF1, 2.5 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Henry County
- Blountsville, Indiana tornado3 April 1974, F4, 1 death, 12 injuries, 18 miles long
- Indianapolis city, Indiana tornado14 May 1972, F4, 20 injuries, 30 miles long
- New Castle, Indiana tornado3 April 1974, F4, 17 injuries, 18.9 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.